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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 203.39 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 203.39 and 101.08 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 203.39 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/203.39 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 203.39 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 20,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.66/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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